Block play offers a rich opportunity for early math and science learning and the development of social, emotional, language, motor and cognitive skills. Kaplan offers a variety of unit blocks, hollow blocks, foam blocks, and cardboard blocks.
Our superior-quality blocks are precision made from hardwood with sanded smooth beveled edges. A total of 28 shapes are precisely dimensioned so the blocks are easy to stack. Each set comes with a lifetime guarantee.
3 years & up. Wooden self-standing figures with diverse backgrounds and careers. Includes men and women in nontraditional roles. Great with blocks, role playing, and teaching children about communities and careers. Figures are printed on both sides, showing the front and back. Tallest figure stands 5 1/2" tall. Set of 30.
3 years & up. Miniature in design but big on construction possibilities! These eco-friendly, textured wooden table bricks come in assorted sizes, shapes and in two colors: natural and red brick. The mini bricks are 1/8 the scale of standard unit blocks. Largest block measures 5 1/2"L x 1 1/2"W.
3 years & up. Revolutionary new block design is a perfect solution for STEM! Unlike traditional building blocks which can only be stacked, Artec Blocks can be connected in all directions- horizontal, vertical, and even diagonal connections are possible for unparalleled ease and freedom. Each block measures 20mm and is made of tough ABS plastic. 220 pieces.
3 years & up. A classic wood toy with solid pine logs in red, yellow & natural; green roof planks & red gables. 250 pieces in heavy-duty canvas bag for storage. This set comes complete with instructions to build a log cabin, barnyard and tree house all at the same time!
3 years & up. Young future farmers will enjoy down on the farm?fun with this fully assembled, wooden barn. Two-story barn is stocked with seven realistic plastic farm animals, a wooden ladder and a folding corral. Chunky handles let you take this little bit of 'country' wherever you go. Foldable wooden barn comes complete with seven farm animals, folding corral and ladder. 13 1/2"L x 10 1/2"W x 7"D.
Inspire future architects, build imaginations and develop problem solving skills as children try their skills on creating some of the worlds most interesting structures with blocks. The laminated posters are durable enough to be placed on the floor with the blocks or on the wall for inspiration. Columns, arches, angles and curves are clearly shown in this set of 10 (11 1/2" x 17") double-sided posters.
2 years & up. This set of smooth, hardwood blocks has red, blue, green and yellow plexiglass inserts that will make play time a more colorful experience. The shapes include squares, rectangles, triangles and half-circles that will be sure to compliment and add nice accents with any other wood block sets you may own.
3 years & up. This set consists of 72 pieces of precision wooden shapes compatible with one another. Children can create limitless combinations while working on visual spatial development.
2 years & up. Durable plywood construction, bold colors with natural accents and rubber, non-skid tires will make these vehicles a favorite in the classroom. Bus measures 7"L x 5 3/4"H x 9 1/2"W. Set of 6 wooden vehicles.
12 months & up. Get ready to roll with cars, trucks, planes, boats, helicopters, and construction vehicles in bold primary colors! Wheels roll, propellers spin! Includes clear storage pail with 30 various vehicles, approximately 3"L. These toys are dishwasher safe and have no sharp edges. The boats float for fun water play and the cars roll across the floor without making any noise or leaving any marks.
3 years & up. Stimulate children's learning in the block center by integrating dinosaurs that are made with unit blocks. Mix and match interchangeable body parts to make your own unique dinosaur. Set includes 5 dinosaurs. Unit blocks sold separately.
4 years & up. This highly detailed set of 10 diecast safety vehicles will inspire community awareness and are perfectly sized for little hands to hold. Each vehicle is 3 inches long. Set includes a helicopter, ambulance, ladder truck, and wrecker.
3 years & up. Bright, cool and natural pine building boards require no glue, snaps, connectors or small parts to put together. This open ended block has endless building possibilities. A combination of natural, blue, turquoise, green, pink, orange, red and yellow boards.
3 years & up. Young builders can explore community life with this set of 65 blocks. Roof tops, trees, people and assorted round and square blocks are all the elements they need to create their own unique city. Blocks are made from eco-friendly rubberwood and stained with low VOC aniline dyes.
3 years & up. A fantastic collection of realistic pretend bricks, blocks and rocks! Weather-proof and lightweight, these unique foam builders stack easily for endless creative building projects. Cinder Blocks set includes 20 pieces, Rock Wall Builder set contains 25 pieces, Brick Builder set contains 25 pieces, and the Ice Brick Builder set contains 25 pieces.
18 months & up. This ten piece set of friends and family represents multiple ethnicities, ages, and genders. Children can role play people in their family, circle of friends, neighborhood, and more! Tallest figure is 5" tall. Blocks not included.
18 months & up. This set of five friends represents various abilities, ethnicities, and genders illustrating that everyone is unique and special in their own way. Figures measure 5" tall. Blocks not included.
18 months & up. Children can engage in a historic cultural journey while playing with the eight Around the World Dolls. These 5" figures represent four males and four females dressed in traditional clothing from seven various cultures.
18 months & up. Lions and tigers and ten more wild animals inspire stories and imaginative play. Toddlers will have fun lacing the different animals, or practice counting, naming and describing them. Includes 12 wooden animals and one lace.
3 years & up. Realistically detailed animals designed for little hands and big imaginations! Figures invite imaginative play and are perfect for vocabulary development. Activity guide includes facts about each animal and early science discussion starters. Made of durable, non-toxic plastic. Each animal wipes clean easily. Includes: Tyrannosaurus Rex, Brachiosaurus, Stegosaurus, Triceratops, and Raptor. Largest dinosaur measures 10 1/2"L x 9 1/2"H.
